National Night Out In Your Neighborhood

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LANHAM, Md. (WNEW/AP) — What began in 1984 as people leaving their porch lights on as way to join together to stand against crime has now evolved into events ranging from rallies and neighborhood cookouts to youth events and law enforcement demonstrations.

According to the National Night Out website, there are events in 16,000 communities nationwide, involving an estimated 38 million people. Here’s a list of events going on in our area:

District of Columbia

The Metropolitan Police Department encourages the public to come out and join neighbors and friends for the 31st annual National Night Out. H.D. Woodson High School (540 55th Street, NE) will host this year’s kick off, where you can meet the men and women of the public safety agencies that work hard to make D.C. neighborhoods safe. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.

In addition to the numerous activities at the kickoff event, communities across DC – in all seven police districts – scheduled National Night Out events during the late afternoon and evening hours.

14th District City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, the Waverly Improvement Association, the Better Waverly Community Organization, and the Greater Homewood Community Corporation will host a National Night Out observance at the corner of Gorsuch and Ellerslie Avenues at 6 p.m. It will be dedicated to the memory of 3-year-old McKenzie Elliott, who was killed by a stray bullet while playing on a porch in the 3600 block of York Road August 1.

Joining the national crime prevention effort, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office will once again participate with the Freedom Area Citizens Council and the Town of New Windsor in “National Night Out Against Crime.” Activities will begin at 6 p.m. on the Carnival Grounds at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department in Eldersburg and at 6:30 p.m. on the New Windsor Fire Company’s Carnival Grounds.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting National Night Out event on two evenings this year: Tuesday, August 5, at the Giant parking lot in Urbana (6 to 8 p.m.) and Thursday, August 7, at Ballenger Creek Park (6 to 8 p.m.). There will be food, prizes and fun for everyone.

The Montgomery County Police Department’s website has a full list of National Night Out observances in that area.

Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s blog has a full list of National Night Out observances in that area.

Northern Virginia

Alexandria

The Alexandria website has a full list of National Night Out observances in that area.

Arlington County

The Arlington County website has a full list of National Night Out observances in that area.

Fairfax County

The Fairfax County website has a full list of National Night Out observances in that area.

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